Software Engineer, Inference

8 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering • $184,300 PA - $337,250 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Doubao Team is seeking a Software Engineer, Inference to join their Machine Learning System sub-team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing the LLM inference framework and GPU/CUDA performance. You'll have the opportunity to build large-scale heterogeneous systems, integrate with GPU/NPU/RDMA/Storage, and work on a global team. This position requires expertise in C/C++, algorithms, data structures, deep learning principles, and neural network architecture. Experience with LLM model optimization, CUDA high-performance computing, and knowledge of TensorRT-LLM, ORCA, VLLM are preferred.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Deep understanding of deep learning principles and neural network architecture
  • Experience with deep learning training frameworks like PyTorch
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of LLM models
  • Experience accelerating LLM model optimization
  • Proficient in GPU high-performance computing optimization technology on CUDA
  • In-depth understanding of computer architecture
  • Familiarity with parallel computing optimization, memory access optimization, low-bit computing
  • Experience with TensorRT-LLM, ORCA, VLLM
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok and Helo as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise services - over 2.5 billion people interact with ByteDance products, including TikTok Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. Team Intro Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team, is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our goal is to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements. With a strong commitment to AI, our research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety. Our team has labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US. Leveraging substantial data and computing resources and through continued investment in these domains, we have developed a proprietary general-purpose model with multimodal capabilities. In the Chinese market, Doubao models power over 50 ByteDance apps and business lines, including Doubao, Coze, and Dreamina, and is available to external enterprise clients via Volcano Engine. Today, the Doubao app stands as the most widely used AIGC application in China. The Machine Learning (ML) System sub-team combines system engineering and the art of machine learning to develop and maintain massively distributed ML training and Inference system/services around the world, providing high-performance, highly reliable, scalable systems for LLM/AIGC/AGI. In our team, you'll have the opportunity to build the large-scale heterogeneous system integrating with GPU/NPU/RDMA/Storage and keep it running stable and reliable, enrich your expertise in coding, performance analysis and distributed system, and be involved in the decision-making process. You'll also be part of a global team with members from the United States, China and Singapore working collaboratively towards unified project direction. What You'll Be Doing 1. Responsible for developing and optimizing LLM inference framework. 2. Responsible for GPU and CUDA Performance optimization to create an industry-leading high-performance LLM inference engine.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer/electronics/automation/software, etc. - Proficient in C/C++, proficient in algorithms and data structures, familiar with Python - Understand the basic principles of deep learning algorithms, be familiar with the basic architecture of neural networks and understand deep learning training frameworks such as Pytorch. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of LLM models, experience in accelerating LLM model optimization is preferred - Proficient in GPU high-performance computing optimization technology on CUDA, in-depth understanding of computer architecture, familiar with parallel computing optimization, memory access optimization, low-bit computing. - Familiar with TensorRT-LLM, ORCA, VLLM, etc. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $184300 - $337250 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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